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He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott, Baltimore Public Markets Tour 2025 - Lexington MarketRev. and I are back with the next stop in our Baltimore Market Series—and this time, it’s the crown jewel of public markets: Lexington Market. After nearly 250 years, this legendary space is stepping boldly into the future, and we were there to soak in the stories, the flavors, and the feeling. Lexington isn’t just a market—it’s a monument to the city’s soul. And now, thanks to a sweeping reimagining, it’s once again buzzing with life, layered with history, and brimming with promise. In this episode, we explore how the new Lexing...2025-06-241h 07
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the President & CEO of Global Refuge, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah.Rev. Al and I are thrilled to introduce Krish Vignarajah, the dynamic President and CEO of Global Refuge. Krish is a trailblazer whose life and work embody the power of resilience and vision. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Baltimore, her journey from refugee to global advocate is nothing short of inspiring. At the helm of Global Refuge, Krish leads with a deep commitment to empowering displaced communities worldwide. Her organization works tirelessly to provide resources, advocacy, and sustainable solutions for refugees, ensuring they have the tools to rebuild their lives with dignity. Before...2025-06-1656 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy & I'm Knott, Baltimore Public Markets Tour 2025 - Hollins Market We’re back from hibernation! It’s been a busy stretch, but we’re ready to roll out a series of exciting releases. We’re thrilled to announce our first stop in what we’re calling the Baltimore Market Series. This project stems from something I worked on nearly ten years ago with Damian O’Doherty, called Market People. At the time, we were frustrated with the state of Baltimore’s public markets and wanted to raise awareness. It worked. The market system has improved significantly, and Hollins Market is on the upswing after a major investment in its infrast...2025-05-2955 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Beau Higginbotham, President & CEO of Ascension Saint AgnesHappy New Year...we begin 2025 with a real winner from the west side, an import from West Virginia and a really good one! Rev. Al and I are thrilled to spotlight Beau Higginbotham, the dynamic President and CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes, whose leadership and vision have transformed healthcare delivery in West Baltimore City and beyond. Beau's journey to Ascension Saint Agnes is marked by dedication, innovation, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of others. Under his guidance, the hospital has become a beacon of compassionate care and cutting-edge medical advancements. Whether it's o...2025-01-0259 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Mike Henderson, the President of ABC BaltimoreRev and I are so excited to welcome Mike Henderson, the President of ABC, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Baltimore. But before we dive in we take a moment to recognize Rev Al and the opening of the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. An amazing redevelopment of the PS103 School where Justice Marshall and many other notable Baltimorean's spent time learning. Now an amazing Amenity Center poised for greatness and change is on the way. Congrats Rev, we are so proud of you. How about Mike Henderson, a visionary guy who came to the Associated Builders an...2024-12-1256 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottVegas Series - He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Howard Perlow, EVP of Residential Title & Escrow and Commercial SettlementRev. Al and I are excited to end the Vegas Series with the man whose vision makes all of this possible, Mr. Howard Perlow. We were lucky to catch him as Howard is always busy attending to the needs of every person that shows up for the Maryland Party at the ICSC. He's created a monster. In the 3rd week of May every year for at least the last 20 years you can find the entire Maryland real estate industry and all of their vendors gathered around him at the Wynn. If there's anyone that could fil...2024-12-0424 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottVegas Series - He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Aaron Tomarchio, the Leader at Tradepoint AtlanticRev. Al and I are set to finish the Vegas Series this week and today we have a Superstar sitting poolside with us, the great Aaron Tomarchio. He's making a huge impact on our City and County by leading the redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel site, aka Sparrows Point, now Tradepoint Atlantic. I met Aaron when he was working in Harford County during the O'Malley days, he was always ready to get things done, not much has changed. At Tradepoint his responsibilities include overseeing government and regulatory affairs, public and community relations, and corporate marketing efforts. H...2024-11-2638 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottVegas Series - He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Howard County Executive Calvin Ball for a Poolside ChatDr. Calvin Ball has been around and both the Rev and I have known him for a long time. He's been patient and focused on making Howard County the best it could be his entire career. He served as a Member of the County Council, which he lead for at least two cycles and now as the County Executive, he's leaving his mark on a County that doesn't come to decisions easily. We were so happy to catch up with him poolside, one thing Calvin Ball knows is where business get's done and that's in person face t...2024-10-2526 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottVegas Series - He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Baltimore County Executive Johnny OlszewskiRev. and I are so excited to continue the Vegas series. This one features a good friend in Johnny Olszewski Jr. Johnny O, as he is often referred to, is the current Baltimore County Executive, a position he has held since December 2018. Born and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, Olszewski is deeply connected to the Baltimore County community. He attended Sparrows Point High School before earning his bachelor's degree from Goucher College and later a master's degree in political science from The George Washington University. He also holds a doctorate in public policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (U...2024-10-0832 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Baltimore City Police Commissioner, Richard Worley & the Signal 13 FoundationAs we break through 50 Episodes we are surrounded by Angels as we bring forward Baltimore's Police Commissioner - Richard Worley, Nancy Hines - the Executive Director of the Signal 13 Foundation, Barb Clapp - the President of the Board of the Signal 13 Foundation and Jerry Heid - our liaison to the Police Department. Jerry Heid is the second longest serving officer in the history of the BCPD. This Commissioner comes to the job with an unprecedented level of experience. During his 30 plus years at the BCPD he has performed just about every job you can imagine. We haven't had o...2024-08-201h 05
He's Holy & I'm KnottVegas Series - He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Baltimore's own King of all Radio, Nestor Aparicio!Rev. and I are thrilled to be warming everyone up with a series of interviews we conducted in Las Vegas at the ICSC this past Spring....here comes the Vegas Series... A full cast of amazing Marylanders including Howard Perlow, Johnny O, Steuart Pittman, Calvin Ball, Aaron Tomachio and Nestor Aparicio. We were thrilled to welcome them Poolside at our Moblile Podcast Center for chats about everything politics, Baltimore Sports, the work that's being done at TradePoint Mid Atlantic and so much more... Let's get it started with our first guest of the day Nestor A...2024-07-3049 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottVegas Series - He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County ExecutiveReverand Al and I can't wait to dive into the life of this Anne Arundel County Farmer turned County Executive. I first met Steuart in my office, Laura Neuman, the former Anne Arundel County Executive, who has a good eye, wanted me to meet him. I was immediately impressed and optimistic that a real person with real concerns for the community, starting with our precious land was interested in making a run. I also sensed he had the energy to win an election. Well, it happened, Steuart Pittman, Jr. was elected as Anne Arundel County Exe...2024-07-2530 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Johnathan Davis, CEO of Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.Rev. Al and I are so excited to welcome Johnathan Davis the CEO of Baltimore Crisis Response Inc. This amazing non profit, which is lead by my friend Jennifer Curran. Jenn is an amazing woman who married into two amazing Baltimore Families the Currans and the O'Malley's. Under Jenn's leadership along with an incredible board this non profit not only serves the Baltimore but stretches west to Oakland, Maryland and East to Dundalk. All of these centers deliver with compassion and expertise, ensuring individuals in crisis receive the support they need. As CEO, Jonathan is dedi...2024-07-0257 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Rev. Kevin Slayton, advisor to Baltimore's most prominant Leaders, a public affairs professional, & authorDr. Kevin Slayton is a multifaceted individual making waves in public affairs, ministry, and literature. As a public affairs professional, he navigates the complexities of policy and communication with finesse. He has been and continues to be a key advisor for many of Baltimore City's elected officials, simultaneously, as an ordained minister, he offers guidance and compassion to those seeking spiritual solace. Born in Courtland, Alabama and raised in Chattanooga, Tennesee, when he got to Baltimore he started his journey at the Associated Black Charities where he was introduced to some of Baltimore's best men and women. H...2024-06-181h 23
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation, Dr. Shanaysha Sauls.Meet Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, the brilliant CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) - a true trailblazer in the realm of philanthropy and community empowerment! Dr. Sauls embodies the essence of compassionate leadership, dedicating her career to driving positive change and fostering inclusive growth throughout Baltimore and beyond. Her journey in Baltimore started her community organizing efforts as one of the founders of the Patterson Park Public Charter School. Lessons learned in East Baltimore embody her work as the CEO of BCF, she spearheads initiatives that address pressing social issues, uplift marginalized voices, and catalyze transformational impact....2024-06-111h 24
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Howard Libit, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish CouncilRev Al and I are so pleased to bring this conversation forward....I thought we had lost the recording but recently ressurected it from an obcure folder and we could be more pleased... This wide ranging conversation was recorded not too long after the recent conflict in Israel began, the timelessness of Howards emotions and feelings about this conflict makes this just a relevant now as it was when we recorded it. Rev Al and I love Howard, he's a good friend and Howard and I have worked closely because of the time he spent a...2024-06-041h 20
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Joe DeMattos, the President & CEO of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM), Joe DeMattos.Rev. Al and I are thrilled to shine the He's Holy I'm Knott spotlight on Joe DeMattos, the dynamic President & CEO of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM)! Joe's unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and advocacy started in Hawaii where he played a crucial role advising the Governor on Healthcare policy in the early 90's. His work in Maryland has been nothing short of extraordinary. With his visionary leadership, HFAM has been at the forefront of championing quality care and innovative solutions within Maryland's healthcare landscape. Under Joe's guidance, HFAM has become a beacon o...2024-05-2858 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Mr. James Williams, Director of Federal Regulations at the American Cancer SocietyRev. Al and I are back with a whole series of weekly podcasts to take us through the Summer, perfect for a ride to the beach or better yet sitting on the beach. We begin by welcoming the one and only, James Williams. James Williams is a dedicated leader who is making a difference in the fight against cancer as the Director of the American Cancer Society CAN (Cancer Action Network). With his passion, expertise, and strategic vision, he is driving positive change and improving outcomes for cancer patients and survivors nationwide. James' commitment to advocacy and h...2024-05-2145 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes one of the Great Union leaders of our time, the great Pat Moran of the AFSCMESo excited to bring our audience another great interview with a man we both have tremendous respect for the great Pat Moran. As we roll towards the end of the 2024 legislative session one thing we know for sure is that there will be winners and losers. Once again Pat Moran is a Winner, but the real winners are the people he represents that work for our State. Patrick has been fighting for working people in their struggle for dignity and respect on the job for nearly 30 years across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has been...2024-04-0253 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the a Baltimore legend, Keiffer Mitchell from the legendary Mitchell FamilyI think it's safe to say that the Rev and I love Keiffer Mitchell. Imagine being him, growing up in Baltimore, in the Mitchell family, one of the Baltimore's most prominant families, the expectations that they all always live up to. Public service is how they do it...for Keiffer it started with 12 years in the City Council, 1995 throught 2007 and then served in our legilature and went on to serve as a close advisor to former Governor Larry Hogan. What was it like to grow up in the Mitchell Family, come along for the ride an...2024-02-2258 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the Visionary Rebecca Hoffberger Founder of the American Visionary Arts MuseumWe are back and we have 4 shows lined up for the opening of Season 4. We have some amazing guests coming out over the next four weeks and we are very excited for Season 4. Following todays post with Rebecca Hoffberger we have three more great Marylanders, Keiffer Mitchell, Pat Moran and James Williams of the Amerrican Cancer Society. Stay tuned for these Tuesday releases over the next few weeks as we get in the studio with some great new guests. It's so great to Welcome the great Rebecca Hoffberger. A visionary for the Visionaries, Visionary Artists that is, she...2024-02-131h 03
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Bernard Foster, a man on a mission at the Tuerk House.One of things we love about this experience is the opportunity to bring to light organizations that are doing amazing work throughout the City, this episode we have Bernand Foster who is the Executive Director of the Tuerk House and he has overseen and been a part of tremendous growth since he came on board in 2011. Founded in 1970, the concept of drug and alcohol treatment was forever changed with the founding of this dynamic organization. Dr. Isadore Tuerk, then the commissioner of Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene—knew there was a more collaborative, compassionate way t...2023-12-1551 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Walter Billips and Earl El -Amin and we're talking skills development and new startsWow, every once and a while we bring forward these great organizations from the heart our our community and they are doing amazing work, right in our backyard. Walter Billips and Earl El Amin are doing the work that's helping turn peoples lives in the right direction. NCIA, The program runs five traning courses for incredible jobs that can provide for a great living and everyone of them allows the skills possesor to do what they do nearly anywhere in the world. Let's take note, HVAC/R, Automobile Repair. Drones, Commercial Drivers Training, CDL, and Cul...2023-12-081h 07
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Waves of positive energy from Samantha Musgrave and Devin Weaver of Project WavesReverand Al and I have been busy, AIR LLC and Beloved Community Services are about as busy as they have ever been and before we get even busier. So its time to get busy with a series of new Podcasts to be released over the next two months. We've been back in the Advanced Indoor Resources Poast Studio with a bunch of exciting new guests. So get ready for weekly Posts as the next two months are filled with amazing guests just like Samantha Musgrove and Devin Weaver. These two young hungry individuals are making Waves bringing fre...2023-12-011h 18
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry and Baltimore City Councilman Eric CostelloHere we go wiith another great interview in Las Vegas at the ICSC Maryland Pool Party. We start off with Bill Henry, our Comptroller for the City of Baltimore, a Baltimore native and a man who has served our City for many years. Bill gradualted HS class of 86' at Loyola Blakefield. He served three terms as Baltimore's City Councilman representing the 4th District. He loves revitalizing neighborhoods not only in his district but around the City. He comes to the world of politics naturally because his father spent a life time running campaigns. A mentor to Rev. A...2023-09-2641 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the great Mayor of Richmond Virginia, Virginia's own Mr. Levar StoneySo we are out in Las Vegas with all of the Developers in Maryland and as it turns out many Maryland born developers have also started developing in Virginia and who do we find at the Maryland Pool my friend, Levar Stoney..the Mayor of Richmond. He grew up in Hampton Roads, went to James Madison and his next stop was Richmond. He fell in love with it and so why not become the Mayor. The people of Richmond love him and he's done a great job as Mayor since being elected in 2016. It's a two term lim...2023-09-1840 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Farmer Chippy the Executive Director of Plantation Park Heights Urban FarmPeople come to Baltimore and fall in love with it and dedicate their lives to making it better, Rev. Al and I couldn't be more excited to welcome Farmer Chippy a man who John Brothers couldn't stop talking about, so we had to bring him on and we quickly came to the conclusion he's a bigtime diamond in the rough. Farmer Chippy, he's a farmer, he's community organizer, the father of two children and a difference maker in a Community that has been challenged for a too long. He started coming to Baltimore as a ch...2023-09-0859 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes one of Baltimore's most respected Developers Mark Renbaum Principal at MLR PartnersSo if you're looking for a conversation about development you might want to find yourself by the Pool at the Maryland Party at the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas Nevada. Rev. Al and I couldn't be more pleased to have the opportunity to catch up with Mark Renbaum, a friend, and a man on a mission to bring a Transit Oriented Development to Lutherville, Maryland. Mark's firm owns the old Caldor site and is looking to redevelop that site as a transit oriented residential and commercial developement. He's also developing in the City with David B...2023-09-0148 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman from the ICSC in Las Vegas Maryland's Real Estate ExtravaganzaThis is the first of a bunch of new releases that were recorded while we attended the ICSC Convention. It is Maryland's Real Estate Extravaganza held anually at the Wynn in May. You can hear the crowd in the background around the pool, a huge thanks and shout out to Howard Perlow and the Wynn for the set up and space to conduct these interviews.. Brooke grew up in politics, that's what happens when your fathers Terry Lierman, she represented the 43rd District in Baltimore City and did a fantastic job, always looking out for he...2023-08-2540 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Delegate Elizabeth Embry a rising star in our State's Legislature from a great Baltimore Family.When you grow up in the Embry Family you are well versed in what it means to be a part of a Community. You watch your parents lead in the areas of Art's, Philanthropy and Community building,....and next thing you know you end up becoming Elizabeth Embry. City College> Yale > Columbia Law School...its all impressive, but when you start off with City College you know you're gonna end up Holy... Rev Al and I both know Elizabeth well and it was such a pleasure to see the world through the eyes of this i...2023-08-181h 05
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Craig Thompson, Esq. the new Chair of the Maryland Stadium AuthorityHow about this guy, super lawyer, author of several childrens books, educated in Maryland's Public School system, he's a Terp for Life! He serves on multiple Boards at the University of Maryland, he Chaired Gov. Wes Moore's campaign and is now the Board Chair of the Maryland Stadium Authority. Ladies and Gentlemen, Rev Al and I are thrilled to open up Season #3 with Craig Thompson. We talk about everything, and it was a true pleasure to get to know this incredible man. He wanted to teach his young daughter about diversity and there wasn't enough mat...2023-08-0854 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the Holy Dr. Frank Lance, President and CEO of the Parks and People FoundationWe hit a high point for Holiness on this day when we welcomed Dr. Frank Lance, the President and CEO of the venerable Parks and People Foundation and Sr. Pastor at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. We talk about everything Parks and People and the amazing work that this tranformative organization is doing all over Baltimore City. There's not a neighborhood out there that hasn't been improved by this organization. Serving thousands of residents and hundreds of kids it is the Parks and People Foundation that is holding our cities Park system together and adding green space for re...2023-05-1755 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Adam Kirr and Philip Chorney the dynamic dou delivering Charm City Blue Grass and a lesson on Baltimore's impact on this incredible genreReverand Al and I are especially pleased to Welcome the curators of Charm City Blue Grass. Two great entertainment guys, Adam Kirr and Phil Chorney. Fells Point Festival, check, great success this past fall and now we are in the Spring and that means Charm City Bluegrass and it's 10th Anniversary.. A bunch of musical fanatics we venture into the minds and backgrounds of these two guys and we also entertain the spirtiual aspect of the music in Bluegrass and each of our lives. We bring forward an amazing Bluegrass fact...Baltimore was the first place to m...2023-05-031h 00
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Mayor Kurt Schmoke, currently the President of the University of BaltimoreRev. Al and I so excited about this episode, the Mayor and Rev. go back a long ways, both graduates of City Collge High School, and both leaders in this community since their High Schools Days. An amazing athlete Kurt Schmoke lead the City Knights to Championships two years while he was in High School, Junior and Senior year. One of his mentors was George Young, a man who went on to run the New York Giants, he helped Kurt set his sights high and was pivitol in his journey to Yale. Kurt remembers wanting to...2023-04-241h 04
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Bradley Schlaggar, President and CEO at the Kennedy Krieger InsitututeAs we enter into Passover and the Easter Weekend there's a ton of "Holiness" going around especially in this episode as we welcome Kennedy Krieger's President and CEO Brad Schlaggar, MD PhD. to the fold. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Brad over the past year and what a great steal from the City of St. Louis. His journey is a great one as he walks us through his career and the steps it took to get to the top of the mountain as Kennedy Krieger's President and CEO. He has published over 150 research papers and he's a...2023-04-051h 07
Center Maryland Presents: The Lobby PodcastBeloved Community Building The Lobby w/ Damian O'Doherty and Rev. Al HathawayReverend Dr. Al Hathaway, Sr., CEO of the Beloved Community Services Corporation, discusses a Medicare Advantage fix to address health equity for seniors. Then Hathaway delves into his historic work to renovate Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Baltimore Elementary School P.S. 103.“Justice Thurgood Marshall should be to Baltimore what the Rev. Martin Luther King is to Atlanta,” explains Hathaway. The Reverend Doctor also explains how he started started the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative (AANRI), a partnership between community leaders, Morgan State University, and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development. Hathaway talks about Multi-Cancer Early Detection Test progress, the Ma...2023-04-0441 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Howard Perlow, EVP of Residential Title and Escrow and the Host of the Biggest Party in Maryland Real Estate HistoryThe Rev and I are huge fans of Howard Perlow, I knew him as the king of Real Estate Title work and the host of the Maryland Party at the Annual ICSC Convention in Las Vegas, but through this Podcast Rev. and we learned so much more about him and you will too. To say Howard loves Baltimore is a huge understatement, he's dedicated his life to making Baltimore a better place. As a young man he was part of the Lancers Boys Club, with the likes of Kurt Schmoke and William Donald Schaeffer. Howard is a le...2023-03-311h 09
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Stewart Bainum, CEO of Choice Hotels International & Lead Investor and Co Founder of The Baltimore BannerRev. Al and I are back, and we start the 2023 year with a guy who made more news happen in 2022 than anyone we know.... Stewart Bainum, the uber successful CEO of Choice Hotels International, made lots of news by getting himself in the news business as the lead investor in The Baltimore Banner. Local news across the country was disintegrating our own Baltimore Sun was under seige by it's latest owner, investment in local news was down... In Baltimore, a movement led by my friend Ted Venetoulis was under foot to do something different, and Stewart the u...2023-03-201h 05
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes two experts, Kelly Ennis and Brendan Gill for a discussion of Real Estate and Interior Space in a Post Pandemic worldThis one is pure education...two experts in Real Estate one from a global level and one from an Interior perspective. Note to self before listening, we live indoors over 90% of our lives. Our guests are fantastic, Brendan Gill, President of the MacKenzie Companies, a Full Service Real Estate company located in Lutherville with roots all over the Baltimore Metropolitan area, his Uncle Mike Gill our Commerce Secretary was with us just a few weeks back, part of a great Baltimore family. Kelly Ennis of the Verve Partnership is in my opinion is amongst the best of a...2022-12-1957 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Senator Cory McCray and District Court Judge Nicole Pastore for an Introduction to the District Court Re-Entry ProjectReverand Al and I have been waiting to get this one out there for this special occasion as this program celebrates it's 8th Graduation this Wednesday November 30th at 11:30. The District Court Re-Entry Project provides options to Baltimore City District Court Judges to select to send someone to one of 17 training programs across a multitude of industries. The intended outcome is providing defendants with skills that lead to a job in Baltimore's workforce. With over 165 men and women as graduates and a very small rate of recitivism, this program has captured the attention of our elected officals in...2022-11-281h 02
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcome's Maryland's biggest cheerleader our Commerce Secretary Mike GillWe couldn't be more pleased than to welcome the great Mike Gill. He loves Maryland and he loves Baltimore City...born and raised here Mike talks about his current role as Secretary of Commerce and he takes us back through the early days of his career where he was on the front of the wave for the Cellular revolution. I met Mike when he was working for Americom and I was tasked with installing a new diffuser because he was a bit too hot.....making people comfortable is a good way to connect and I have had the privaledge of...2022-11-1752 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Rachel Monroe, The President and CEO of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg FoundationRev. Al and I couldn't be more pleased than to welcome the amazing Rachel Monroe. Knott only is she Holy, she's a superstar, and to have her in the Advanced Indoor Resources Podcast Center was a real Mitzvah for both of us. This weekend and for the next week Rachel will lead a group of some of Maryland's best to Israel for an experience that is second to none. I have been, and it's an incredible journey to an incredible place with incredible people... lead by an incredible woman and the great people at the Weinberg Foundation.2022-10-1858 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Ed Lovern the CEO of Ascension St. AgnesRev Al and I get finally get to talk healthcare. We couldn't be more pleased to have Ed Lovern, the CEO of Ascension St. Agnes join us for a a great talk that hits wide range of topics. We started things off with a quick lesson on how to say his name...say Govern, now replace the G with an L and you've got it down. Ed's not from Baltimore, but he has quickly made his mark as the CEO of Ascensions only asset in this market. Ascension is an amazing company, in fact they are the lar...2022-10-0652 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott opens up Season Two with a preview of this weekends Fells Point Fun FestivalRev Al and I are so excited to open up Season 2 of He's Holy I'm Knott with a Preview of this weekends Fells Point Fun Festival. We were visited by a talented and passionate group of Baltimorean's that are the minds behind this great event.. This years event will start this Friday and end on Sunday, This Fun Festival has some great acts coming into town including War and Treaty, Brett Dennan, Amy Helm, The Rebirth Brass Band and so many more. Listen in and learn about the Festival, it's orgins, and it's purpose, which is to ra...2022-09-2943 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'M Knott Welcomes the Dynamic Dou of Gina Stewart and Ronny Nadiv from the BWI PartnershipRev Al and I couldn't be more pleased than to have Gina Stewart the Executive Director and Ronny Nadiv Director of Stragetic Intitiavies for the ever growing BWI Partnership. From the times of Friendship Airport to the BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport they talk about the roles this incredible organization plays amongst a wide variety of focuses, from transportation, in and around the airpoirt to workforce development the BWI Partnership getting involved with all of the companies that are in and around our bustling airport. But not only are they touching seemingly everything around the a...2022-08-281h 05
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy and I'm Knott Welcomes a teacher, the great Rabbi Andrew BuschWow.....Rev. Al and I couldn't be more excited to welcome the teacher, Rabbi Andrew Busch, the leader of Baltimore's Oldest Jewish Congregation, the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. A cool conversation, we talk about the great history of his Synogogue from its origin in Baltimore City to its current home on the City/ County Line. The discussion flows beautifully as these amazing men educate us on the roles that the Jewish and African American Communitties in Baltimore played in the civil rights movement, bringing together the interfaith community together here in Baltimore, and so much more....there's a...2022-08-1251 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy & I'm Knott Welcomes a Howard County treasure Mr. Ian KennedyRev Al Hathaway and I are so excited about this one. "Set the gear shift to the high gear of your soul" and learn about Ian Kennedy, a man who was recently in his glory as he watched his favorite band Phish play in the new Merriweather Post Pavillion too a crazed crowd of music lovers. A lover of all things arts and culture as the Director of the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commision he gets to play a lot of roles as he leads the team charged with more Arts and Culture for all Marylanders....2022-08-0347 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy and I'm Knott Welcomes the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Dr. Lawrence JacksonRev. Al and I are so pleased to bring the amazing story of Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Dr. Lawrence Jackson to our ever growing audience. This guy is cool, I mean real cool, he's an expert on the History of Baltimore and he has rewriten the experience of African Americans and their contributions to the history and culture of our beloved city. This is a lesson Podcast, learn about the music scene in Baltimore, especially the early Jazz scene here in Baltimore, learn about how Baltimore was also one the the places where Civil Rights legilation was written by Baltimore's ow...2022-07-2658 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Van Brooks, Founder of Safe Alternative Foundation for EducationRev. Al and I are so pleased to welcome Van Brooks, founder of the Safe Alternative Foundation for Education. Van is a survivor and inspiration to everyone he meets, he tells his story of perserverance in the face of the prospect that he night never walk again. As a decorated high school athlete at Loyola Blakfield in a moment his world changed as a result of a broken neck during a routine tackle playing football. An inspired Van Brooks tells his story of triumph, the low points and the high points, of a journey that will lift up anyones spi...2022-07-1452 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes the great Jim Shaw, a true Maryland TreasureRev Al Hathaway and I are so excited to uncover the life of an incredible man from the town of Federalsburg, Maryland, a town of 1900..the great Jim Shaw. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Jim well over the past 6 years, his life is facinating and he's a real hero not only to me but many others. A father of two he's a family man recently celebrating his 62nd anniversary. Jim walks us through his journey from the small Eastern Shore town of Federalsburg where he graduated high school with 36 others and w...2022-07-0546 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm not Welcomes TV Broadcasting Pioneer Sloane BrownRev Al and I couldn't be more pleased than to welcome the infamous Sloane Brown, if you know the name well then you are typically hanging out somewhere where lots of people are gathering for something big, and you can be sure Sloane is there to capture the fun...Her career in Broadcasting is prolific, starting as a disc jockey, she was one of the original woman Weather forecasters, a TV reporter, Anchor, Video Producer and Radio News director and an art and music critic. Sloane has done it all in an industry that was male dominated for far t...2022-06-2552 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottRev. Al Hathaway and Martin Knott Jr Welcome Emmy Award Winner and Ex. Producer for We Own this City, Nina NobleRev Al and I are so excited to release this great conversation with Nina Noble. She's an Emmy Winning Executive Producer. She is the Executive Producer of the new hit series on HBO, We Own this City. As a Baltimore resident this isn't her first time around the block in Baltimore, Nina also played a huge role in two HBO Series, The Corner, and The Wire. Nina takes us through her journey from a Grip on the set to Executive Producer. We also get into the the details of the impact that her film making has had on...2022-06-181h 18
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcome's one of Baltimore's Best Developers Arsh Mirmiran of Caves Valley PartnersRev. Al and I are so pleased to welcome Arsh Mirmiran of Caves Valley Partners...a client, a collabotator and a friend Arsh takes us on his journey and walks us through all of the exciting projects that CVP is working on throughout the city, from Cross Keys, which is experienceing a huge revival to the nearly completed renovation of the venerable Cross Street Market. Arsh explains the importance of listening to the neighborhoods you step into as a developer and the lessons learned in several projects. This one went over an hour but goes by real quick. A great co...2022-06-071h 22
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes James Piper Bond, CEO of the Living ClassroomsRev Al and I couldn't be more excited to welcome this inspirational leader to the Advanced Indoor Resources, Podcast center. James Bond and the Living Classrooms Foundation are an important part of the fabric of the local non profit community. He is one of the founders of this great organization that teaches by allowing people to learn through hands on experiences. Learning by doing...Learning by doing, Learning by doing... James takes us back pre Living Classrooms and talks about his journey all over the world and how that shaped him for this position. James has a visi...2022-05-2740 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottIt's Preakness Weekend in Baltimore and He's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Terry Hasseltine, VP at the Maryland Stadium Authority.Terry Hasseltine has been a fixture in Maryland Sports for over 15 years...He literally sells us to the world. He's been in Sports marketing for nearly an entire career, dating back to the early days in Kentucky. He takes us through his journey and we talk about FIFA, School Construction, local rec and parks, the redevelopement of Pimlico and Laurel Race Tracks.. and more as we cover alot of ground. The Rev and I couldn't think of a better day than Preakness Saturday to lauch this exploration of the great things going on in the World of Sports Entertainment i...2022-05-211h 03
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott takes a journey into the Maryland Central Chamber through the eyes of its incredible CEO Kristi SimonWhat as journey this one was....The Chamber of Commerce is playing a critical role in supporting Marylands business community. Kristi Simon, it's CEO walks us through the Chambers actvities and how they have changed over the pandemic with more support needed than ever. New needs such as PPP Loan applications and everything you can imagine COVID. Well versed in Chamber activities Kristi talks about her transition from the Howard County Chamber where business is always booming to the Central Maryland Chamber and the challenges and leasons learned working through the pandemic. From main street to the NSA our Cen...2022-05-1341 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Squashwise and its "Rally Day" here in BaltimoreRev. Al and I are so excited about this Episode, coming to the World on this celebratory day May 1, 2022. It's Ralley Day which is the SquashWise signature fundraiser can't think of a better day to push this one out. SquashWise is a local non profit that teaches the game of Squash to inner city kids that would otherwise more than likely never see a Squash Court. SquashWise Partners with children and families to advance equity in Squash, education and personal opportunities. We are joined by our biggest group yet, Sage Platt, Chair of the Board, Co-Founder and Executive Director A...2022-05-0149 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes Baltimore's Inspector General Isabel CummingsRev. Al and I are so excited to welcome Isabel Cummings, Baltimore's Inspector General. The office was created by Martin O'Malley in 2005 with the idea of creating an independant internal watch dog to investigate City Operations. Isabel works for every City resident to ensure our tax dollars are being spent properly. "Nobody is off Limits" and that has been the case as Isabel directs her office to root out fraud where ever it may be. Seems like a never ending job in a City like Baltimore. Isabel get's her inspiration from the Sun each day with a picture she post's on...2022-04-2355 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy and I'm Knott welcomes Larry Letow, President of the US Region @ Cyber CXI love this Episode, Larry, Rev Al and I all served on the Governors Workforce Investment Board during the O'Malley Administration. Larry has been in the Cyber world for decades and now leads the US Region for Cyber CX, the greatest Global Force of Cyber Security Experts.....Maryland is home to the best Cyber experts in the world, and there's not a person of relevence in that industry that doesn't know about Larry Letow's contributions.....Larry is passionate about every aspect of the business, we chat about everything Cyber and then switch gears and talk about one of his favorite t...2022-04-1653 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy and I'm Knott Welcomes Beth Blauer newly annointed Associate Vice Provost for Public Sector Innovation at Johns HopkinsThe Rev. and I had a great time learning about the rocket ship career of Beth Blauer. Beth takes us along for her ride over the last 18 years, which came with it's fair share of challenges. Beth eloquently provides us with an education on how to turn pain into passion and purpose. Beth is a international expert on Government performance programs and this has been her focus for more than 15 years. Since 2015, Beth has worked with over 150 Mayors around the Country helping them to organize information and use it to improve peoples lives. In addition she's played a i...2022-04-0756 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes John Brothers, President of the T Rowe Price FoundationSharing the Sugar! What a great pleasure it was to crack open the John Brothers shell and get a look inside of this incredible community minded gentlemen. John takes us back to his early days of organizing as a 16 year old in Minneapolis, encouraged by his mother to stand up for "Miss Andi" this early catalytic event helped shape John's views for his journey from a case worker to an entreprenuer and most recently here in Baltimore as the President of the T. Rowe Price Foundation. We go back to his early years in Baltimore wh...2022-03-3153 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott Welcomes one of Baltimore's greatest leaders Matt GallagherRev. Al and I are so pleased to release this 3rd Episode! A great discussion with one of my best friends Matt Gallagher. Matt is the former Deputy Mayor for Mayor O'Malley, Chief of Staff to Gov. O'Malley and is now President and CEO of The Goldseker Foundation, one of Baltimore's most generous Non Profits. Matt walks us through his journey from Calvert Hall to City Hall, the State House, and now Goldseker. Matt provides insight from a set of eyes and ears that have been in rooms where shit's gettin done! He discusses his new favorite restaurants and talk...2022-03-2333 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy, I'm Knott Conversation with CNN's John AvlonThe Rev. and I had a special guest drop into Baltimore last Thurday, the multi-talented John Avlon. John and I have been friends for a little over 10 years, currently John is a Senior Political Analyst at CNN, formerly he was the Editor in Chief at the Daily Beast and he also worked as a speach writer for Mayor Guilliani. John loves American History and he has authored several great books, one on Washington's Farewell Speech, which we touch on and his new Book titled Lincoln and the Fight for Peace...This insightful discussion of Lincoln during his final weeks...2022-03-1830 min
He's Holy & I'm KnottHe's Holy I'm Knott welcomes Dr. Daniel Weinberger Phd.This first in our series of Podcasts features Dr. Daniel Weinberger Phd, of the CEO Lieber Institute for Brain Research. Danny brings us up to speed on the progress of the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative, which Rev Al and I had a hand in helping to create and Danny drive us into the world of the ""Brain". Dr. Weinberger knows as much about the Brain as anyone on the planet and he sweeps us away on a journey to understanding this incredible organ. Dive in...2022-03-0945 min